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Part of the book series: Models and Modeling in Science Education ((MMSE,volume 6))

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Models and modeling are of such importance in science that the appropriate un-derstanding of, and ability to use, models is seen by many authors as central to an under-standing of science (Gilbert & Boulter, 1998; Harrison & Treagust, 2000; Ramadas, 2009). In this chapter we consider key aspects of models and modeling. We begin by de-scribing the nature of models and modeling. We then discuss how models and modeling relate to the nature of science and scientific enquiry. This followed by a description of modeling as a cognitive tool and consideration of how models and modeling relate to the learning of science. We conclude the chapter by highlighting the areas of needed research in science education with respect to models and modeling.

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    Richard K. Coll

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Coll, R.K., Lajium, D. (2011). Modeling and the Future of Science Learning. In: Khine, M., Saleh, I. (eds) Models and Modeling. Models and Modeling in Science Education, vol 6. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-0449-7_1

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